Visitor statistics prove that no visit to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Kandy. After Colombo city, Kandy is the most popular destination for foreign visitors, and with good reasons too.

The last seat of the Sinhalese kings, who handed power over to the British in 1815 after many a battle with the western colonial forces, Kandy retains much of the old charm and tradition of Sri Lankan lifestyle.Among the most picturesque cities in the island, the importance of Kandy is mainly due to the citing here of the Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Tooth, which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. It is also the venue of the Esala Perehera, easily the most beautiful & colorful pageant in Asia.
Bringing this historical, cultural hill city and the Kandyan hospitality within your reach is The Citadel hotel on the outskirts of Kandy Acommodation facilities: Accommodation at The Citadel in Kandy, Sri Lanka is in standard or premium rooms. All rooms have attached toilets with shower, telephones and private balconies overlooking the picturesque Mahaweli river.

There are 95 standard rooms. The 24 superior rooms have recently been refurbished. The superior rooms are even larger with satellite TV, mini bar and bathrooms with bathtub, toilet and shower cubicle. The superior rooms boast fine appointments including hand-woven hangings and doors painted in traditional Kandyan style.